Aviation English
Cabin Safety

What is Crash position?

Crash position A prescribed body posture adopted by crew and passengers to maximize survivability in the event of an imminent impact or forced landing.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Crash position” Used in Practice?

Instruct all passengers to assume the crash position as the aircraft prepares for an emergency landing.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Learn “Crash position” Free with Termify

Master Crash position and 4,071+ professional terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. 100% free, forever.

Download Free for iOS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crash position?

A prescribed body posture adopted by crew and passengers to maximize survivability in the event of an imminent impact or forced landing.

Where can I learn this term for free?

Termify is a 100% free professional English app that teaches Crash position and 4,071+ other industry terms with native pronunciation, IPA transcriptions and career quizzes. Available on iOS in 23 languages. No subscription, no credit card required.

Last updated: